Welcome to our regular feature, a look at what the various AFL-CIO unions and other working family organizations are doing across the country and beyond. The labor movement is big and active—here's a look at the broad range of activities we're engaged in this week.
Actors' Equity:
Four times a year, we gather online to remember those we've lost. Our Memorial Gatherings are held on Zoom and open both to Equity Members and our friends. Join us December 22 to read names, share stories and hold space for the people we miss. https://bit.ly/44QpKpM
[image or embed]— Actors' Equity Association (@actorsequity.bsky.social) December 11, 2025 at 8:43 AM
AFGE:
The Department of Health and Human Services is restoring hundreds of wrongfully laid-off employees.
Federal workers never should have been put through this. AFGE will always fight on behalf of our members and every federal employee who serves our country.https://t.co/lD3IIbfo97— AFGE (@AFGENational) December 8, 2025
AFSCME:
Anti-worker politicians in the Senate just voted down an extension of the Affordable Care Act tax subsidies, allowing health insurance premiums to skyrocket for millions of Americans.
Congress must fix our health care crisis. pic.twitter.com/NGAe0Q819l— AFSCME (@AFSCME) December 11, 2025
Alliance for Retired Americans:
This morning, Alliance Executive Director Rich Fiesta delivered powerful testimony to the Senate HELP Committee about the importance of strengthening retirement security for all Americans. You can watch the hearing on the Committee's website: https://t.co/XiYwAl1gxC pic.twitter.com/EfQChZEgJt
— Alliance for Retired Americans (@ActiveRetirees) December 10, 2025
Amalgamated Transit Union:
Our Local 689 Battle'smembers are standing strong and united on the 7th day of their strike. You can support them by contributing to the ATU 689 Battle's Strike Fund at https://t.co/LBGZ1Gyw6V or clicking the QR code below. #OurVoiceOurPower pic.twitter.com/5GCYOHUhq1
— ATU, Transit Union (@ATUComm) December 11, 2025
American Federation of Teachers:
The Trump administration is unlawfully using interagency agreements to continue its piecemeal dismantling of the Department of Education.
Read new @amprog analysis here: https://t.co/KrUmgpeN4u— AFT (@AFTunion) December 11, 2025
American Postal Workers Union:
Shawn is a truck driver for USPS making sure gifts get from coast to coast in time for the holiday season. Postal workers like Shawn and helping our holiday season shine brighter!
Shawn, a USPS truck driver, ensures presents reach their destinations across the nation just in time… pic.twitter.com/VhcrqNLuAV— The American Postal Workers Union - APWU (@APWUnational) December 6, 2025
Association of Flight Attendants-CWA:
The House just passed an NDAA provision that rolls back critical safety protections in place following the tragic crash of Flight 5342. @flyingwithsara’s statement:
"People died this year. All 67 people onboard Flight 5342 – Flight Attendants, pilots, and passengers." 1/6— AFA-CWA (@afa_cwa) December 11, 2025
Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers:
041: BCTGM Local Unions on the Importance of Affiliating with State Federations and Central Labor Bodies https://t.co/CxCk90qjLJ
— BCTGM International (@BCTGM) October 11, 2025
Boilermakers:
URGENT! Email or make a call to your Representative TODAY and tell them to PASS the Protect America's Workforce Act. This impacts all federal workers including Boilermakers at federal shipyards! Use this link to email or call your state Reps. https://t.co/33rgbNvWzn
— Boilermakers Union (@boilermakernews) December 10, 2025
Bricklayers:
Women can have a career in the building trades too. Our Local 1 #Missouri #bricklayer Samantha Downey shares her story: https://t.co/CPRJ3wd6Na#Tradeswomen #BuildingTomorrowTogether pic.twitter.com/98y2tXt3lK
— Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Union (@IUBAC) December 11, 2025
Coalition of Labor Union Women:
Meet our National Officers Council https://t.co/ECCmACy5vJ
— CLUW National (@CLUWNational) December 9, 2025
Communications Workers of America:
CWAers went to Sen Cornyn's office to meet with him about the looming healthcare crisis caused by the upcoming expiration of ACA tax credits, which would raise insurance costs for all & eliminate over half a million healthcare jobs. His office refused to meet with us. pic.twitter.com/8fzsk3LNJf
— CWA (@CWAUnion) December 8, 2025
Department for Professional Employees:
The House is voting on the Protect America's Workforce Act today! Call your Representative now and tell them to pass this critical legislation which will restore federal employees' union rights. act.aflcio.org/call_campaig...
[image or embed]— Department for Professional Employees, AFL-CIO (@dpeaflcio.bsky.social) December 11, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Electrical Workers:
The Protect America’s Workforce Act restores collective bargaining rights to 1M+ federal workers, including #IBEW members.
This bipartisan bill deserves a YES vote.
📞 Call 855-493-4407 or email your rep NOW.https://t.co/VSBnMVIAwa pic.twitter.com/rCB1V8U03u— IBEW (@IBEW) December 10, 2025
Fire Fighters:
🚒💻 How are you using tech on the job?
The IAFF Emergency Operations Technology Committee wants your input on what’s working, what’s not, and what’s needed next.
Take the survey 👉 https://t.co/FxIyNGoJu8 pic.twitter.com/Dzj7f5VbVV— International Association of Fire Fighters (@IAFFofficial) December 10, 2025
International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers:
SMART attended a briefing on the importance of school infrastructure funding yesterday. Our public schools need infrastructure improvements to serve students, teachers and entire communities — and SMART members are the skilled workers who will take on those jobs. pic.twitter.com/H2Pzrk7hqu
— SMART Union (@smartunionworks) December 11, 2025
International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers:
IFPTE weighed in this week on several bills impacting federal workers and their Unions that were considered by the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee. https://t.co/zar1UT67VM
— IFPTE (@IFPTE) December 8, 2025
Labor Council for Latin American Advancement:
✊ Dreamers are part of our families, unions, and our communities. LCLAA proudly supports the #DreamAct2025 and urges all our members and all our family: pic.twitter.com/19Pq7gTh8p
— LCLAA (@LCLAA) December 11, 2025
Laborers:
Your holiday dollars have power! This year, be sure to buy #UnionMade gifts your for family and friends.
Check out @Labor411 for more labor friendly goodies. #FeelThePower #Solidarity #BuyUnion pic.twitter.com/p7Us9dFccZ— LIUNA (@LIUNA) December 10, 2025
Machinists:
IAM Local 1487 Retirees Club rang in the season with a record-breaking Holiday Luncheon!
Nearly 200 retired members and guests came together for an afternoon of camaraderie, good food, and generous giving.
A proud IAM tradition stronger than ever. 🎄✨ pic.twitter.com/yVJIgwNrqy— IAM Union (@IAM_Union) December 11, 2025
Metal Trades Department:
We need you today.
Help restore collective bargaining rights to 1 million federal workers. Pick up the phone and call your representative. Tell them to support the Protect America’s Workforce Act. Dial 855-493-4407, or fill out the form to receive a call. pic.twitter.com/J6KfZcNUhO— Metal Trades Department, AFL-CIO (@metaltradesafl) December 11, 2025
Musical Artists:
AGMA is proud to announce that acclaimed actress Sandra Oh is serving as the Honorary Chair of the 2025 AGMA Relief Fund Holiday Drive! Read Sandra Oh’s full message and consider contributing: www.musicalartists.org/sandra-oh-in...
[image or embed]— American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA) (@weareagma.bsky.social) December 9, 2025 at 12:23 PM
National Air Traffic Controllers Association:
NATCA’s National Executive Board (NEB) is meeting this week in Atlanta.
Find minutes from the NEB’s recent meetings here. https://t.co/pVg7ArtPmQ pic.twitter.com/wvGxtBbdsP— NATCA (@NATCA) December 10, 2025
National Association of Letter Carriers:
This week's episode of the Fight Like Hell podcast features an in-depth overview of the route adjustments process, including info about NALC resources that can help you navigate the process. Go to https://t.co/8W7VZYnUVd to watch, or tune in wherever you get your podcasts.
🔗… pic.twitter.com/peTpWwNFL0— Letter Carriers (@NALC_National) December 11, 2025
National Domestic Workers Alliance:
A tragic reminder of the risks domestic workers face: María Florinda Ríos Pérez de Velásquez, a house cleaner and mother of 4, was shot and killed after arriving at the wrong home for work.
Her death has reignited calls for stronger protections.https://t.co/qjjRzLJVuT— Domestic Workers (@domesticworkers) December 10, 2025
National Nurses United:
The mighty, mighty nurses at @commonspirit St. Joseph Health College Station Hospital just won our union election! 🎉
Give it up for the newest members of NNU who are saying it loud and clear: Don’t mess with Texas nurses! https://t.co/7bdeIm1oNc— National Nurses United (@NationalNurses) December 10, 2025
NFL Players Association:
Impact that goes beyond the game ❤️ https://t.co/PmapFJ8wYB
— NFLPA (@NFLPA) December 10, 2025
North America's Building Trades Unions:
White-collar jobs are under pressure. Skilled trades? They’re booming.
Secure your future with hands-on skills.https://t.co/N6yBULxDim— The Building Trades (@NABTU) December 8, 2025
Painters and Allied Trades:
AGMT certification is a win-win in the glazing industry. The certification delivers up-front, quality assurance to clients and end users, while protecting our jurisdiction and providing more work opportunities for our members.
If you have the opportunity to get AGMT-certified,… pic.twitter.com/aLGr3JX4sC— IUPAT (@GoIUPAT) December 11, 2025
Professional Hockey Players’ Association:
We’re proud to announce a partnership with Hockey Gives Blood (@hkygivesblood), helping raise awareness for blood, plasma, stem cell, and organ & tissue donation across the hockey community.
Together, we’ll share this mission with our active players and alumni network to help… pic.twitter.com/pOQan2ALph— PHPA (@thephpa) December 9, 2025
Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union:
‘Tis the season to thank our RWDSU stewards - the first to show up, the last to back down. Your strength, patience, and heart for your coworkers keep our workplaces fair & our union strong.
🌟 Here’s to you — our everyday heroes of solidarity.
#UnionStewards #ThankAUnionSteward pic.twitter.com/GYsz9tffQu— RWDSU (@RWDSU) December 11, 2025
Roofers and Waterproofers:
The holidays aren’t easy for everyone — and that’s okay.
If this season feels heavy, please know you’re not alone. Reach out to a friend, a coworker, or a fellow member.
Your union family is here for you.
Call or text 988 for immediate support.#YouMatter #UnionFamily pic.twitter.com/ZY7Yd7A4nV— Roofers Union (@roofersunion) December 11, 2025
SAG-AFTRA:
SAG-AFTRA is shaping how technology and artistry move forward — keeping performers at the center of innovation. Check out the SAG-AFTRA magazine to see how your union has been addressing A.I.'s impact since 2017: https://t.co/dJ1rPtfZJZ pic.twitter.com/SNixhEWiLW
— SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) December 10, 2025
Service Employees International Union:
Republicans just voted to let ACA subsidies expire, forcing millions to choose between groceries or healthcare. This is shameful!
Families can’t survive on a $1,500 HSA coupon. We need real, lasting solutions to rising healthcare costs, NOT political stunts. Voters won’t forget!…— SEIU (@SEIU) December 11, 2025
Solidarity Center:
✊🏾 We demand #FreeLeeCheukYan & all imprisoned trade unionists & activists around the world. #ForDemocracy
Defending trade union rights & freedoms in #HongKong is standing for #HumanRights for everyone, everywhere.
Join the campaign: https://t.co/7KSFB5EdXy— Solidarity Center (@SolidarityCntr) December 9, 2025
The NewsGuild-CWA:
RELEASE: NewsGuild journalists are sounding the alarm – media companies are undermining public trust with unethical AI in the newsroom.
Today, we launch #NewsNotSlop, a national campaign kicking off a Week of Action on AI, December 1–5. https://t.co/T8KBPcTH6j— The NewsGuild-CWA (@newsguild) December 1, 2025
Theatrical Stage Employees:
The Q4 Official Bulletin is now available!
Featuring:
📌 Navigating Attacks On Workers, Threats To Our Jobs & Health Care, And The Longest Government Shutdown In History
📌 Empowering Members To Improve Their Lives Feature
📌 55th Annual Scholarship Awards
Click here:… pic.twitter.com/yIOMSALgm1— IATSE // #IASolidarity (@IATSE) December 11, 2025
Transport Workers Union:
“Enough is Enough. TWU Local 1 members have gone without a raise since 2023 while CEO Dawn Distler got $72k in secret bonuses. The TWU is prepared to shut down Akron’s bus system.” @TwuSamuelsen https://t.co/52SRzntvZq
— TWU (@transportworker) December 10, 2025
Transportation Trades Department:
As emerging technology changes the landscape of American life, it's crucial that unions are involved every step of the way when tools like AI enter the workplace. @TTDAFLCIO affiliates gathered to strategize for a pro-safety & pro-worker technologically advanced future. pic.twitter.com/Lz7ktJVrs7
— TTD | America's Transportation Unions (@TTDAFLCIO) December 10, 2025
UAW:
“I understand that you have to be a profitable company, but does profitable mean you have to take food off of my table too?” - Marcques Derby, plant chairman at UAW Local 807, in Burlington, Iowa.
UAW members and leaders at Case New Holland are taking their fight to the halls of… pic.twitter.com/7uNLHmzs8S— UAW (@UAW) December 9, 2025
UNITE HERE:
🚨BREAKING: New Contracts for @unitehere23 Airport Lounge Workers at George Bush Airport in Houston! Workers won an immediate $4 raise and an additional $2 over the life of the contract. 👏 Congratulations! pic.twitter.com/u0KdAyAc5Y
— UNITE HERE (@unitehere) December 10, 2025
United Food and Commercial Workers:
3 Verve Coffee Roasters cafes in Santa Cruz and San Francisco, CA, have voted to join @ufcw5.
Together, they aim to address the insufficient wages, staffing issues, and inconsistent hours they currently face.
Let’s get to work!
🔗: https://t.co/BHgaPP0iG2 pic.twitter.com/lEJp5c8Wrk— UFCW (@UFCW) December 11, 2025
United Steelworkers:
📘 Ready for the next Education Department book club meeting?
On Dec. 16, we’re unpacking Chapter 7 of American History in 10 Strikes: “Oakland General Strike & Cold War America.”
Register now: https://t.co/1VX6CTgDKU pic.twitter.com/HZPGycdcqa— United Steelworkers Union (@steelworkers) December 10, 2025
Writers Guild of America East:
Support real journalists by telling news organizations that you don’t want AI slop in the newsroom. Stand with @newsguild.org journalists and media workers to ensure that you continue to receive high quality, accountable reporting. Sign the petition: actionnetwork.org/petitions/st...
[image or embed]— Writers Guild of America East (@wgaeast.bsky.social) December 7, 2025 at 3:07 PM